tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27871959409893239282018-03-05T12:17:18.423-06:00Sisu DiariesShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-14587807367246390972016-02-22T15:48:00.000-06:002016-02-22T15:48:01.496-06:00Here's the Thing....I know I posted that I would update on my recipe experimental success or failure.
Result: Fail. Well not completely, but the chocolate twix thing was deemed The Oil Spill because of how it looked in the pan. It seriously had the appearance of an environmental disaster or at least some kind of wreckage a pet would cause. However, this tasted pretty darned good, and all of the pieces were consumedShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-89025292255374383442016-02-13T13:52:00.000-06:002016-02-13T13:54:13.720-06:00Gonna Try Something A Little Different...Time to bring the blog out of hibernation. Once in awhile there is just *something* that I think people might want to hear about, and then I will blast away at a post. It makes for great writer's block breakage as well. Can't work on your WIP draft? Try writing a blog post on something completely different, just to keep your writing muscles limber.
This time it's food. I have no intention of Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-71058328383883119432015-09-08T10:54:00.000-05:002015-09-08T11:08:05.548-05:00Cover Reveal and Giveaway!
If you're like me, you love tearing off the wrapper of surprise packages.
Today, I'm honored to reveal the book cover for Jolene Haley and Brian LeTendre. First a teaser or two. The suspense might just kill you...
Intrigued? How about some more info?
Harrowed (The Woodsview Murders #1)
By Brian LeTendre and Jolene Haley
Journalism Rule #1: Always report the story. Never Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-14819598489995243992015-08-24T21:00:00.000-05:002015-08-24T21:02:55.715-05:00Grab Yourself Some Sizzle! Hi My Friendly Rocket Squirrels, (if you don't like rodents, choose a favorite animal of your choice)...
I've been away at a Supernatural Convention in Minneapolis. No shame. That convention was one of the best things I've ever done with my daughter... Anyway, I get home from one level of hotness to find this amazing lady, Kristen Strassel has a book birthday, and it's another whole level of hotShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-58073717373230334092015-07-31T15:09:00.001-05:002015-07-31T16:24:50.034-05:00Five Fictional Pets I'd Adopt
I just ran across this while partaking in my daily Twitter Therapy. (Not even kidding, Space Squirrels, the past two weeks would have seen major calamities if I hadn't been hiding my face in Twitter, Magic the Gathering® (the cards, not online, and the Original cards, too...), and the sadly obsolete (in the US) iPhone app Tavern Quest® by glu.) I really want to jump on the bandwagon, so I Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-295281770239358302015-07-28T21:37:00.000-05:002015-07-28T21:37:10.365-05:00Emergency Twitter Lists Tutorial
(Disclaimer: I have an iPhone and a Mac. So this is a bit Applecentric, but I have endeavored to get some Android info too. I also use the Twitter web site in my Chrome browser. If you use a different app or browser, I may not be able to help. Lastly, if you're completely unfamiliar with Twitter or I'm just confusing, please leave your questions in the comments, or tweet me @ risurocket, and Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-26205813920569248722015-06-23T20:14:00.001-05:002015-06-23T20:23:24.714-05:00The Need for Positive Energy
Positive Energy by Uribaani
Anyone else out there tired of seeing horror stories, doom and gloom blazoned across the media? Has anyone ever thought "What if the news showed more positive stories than harrowing stories?" "What if the news shifted its focus and put the emphasis on hope in humanity instead of disasters and terror?"
Of course we need to stay informed. People need to be aware Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-54971688459956614932015-04-08T14:28:00.001-05:002015-04-08T14:28:34.257-05:00Raindrops on RosesI'm going offline (unofficially) for awhile in order to focus on the world on the other side of the screen.
I decided to leave any interested readers with a few of my favorite things. I got an amazing compliment on my blog the other day, and it inspired me and reminded me that I need to pay homage to the nicest and most creative people I know.
Without further adieu, I encourage you to explore.
Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-77336009127678240332015-03-17T14:22:00.001-05:002015-03-17T14:22:27.758-05:00The Silent TreatmentWriters' block feels like a dozen or more pens and pencils are poking through my skull in all directions but never breaking skin.
I know I'm not supposed use writers' block as an excuse not to write, but I can't seem to get a single satisfactory idea out of my head. I've got piles of blurbs. I've got a couple of finished draft manuscripts that need editing and aren't drawing my attention.
TheShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-19991148818168384662014-10-21T04:31:00.003-05:002014-10-21T04:41:19.251-05:00Trick or Treat? Treat Yourself This Halloween!
New Release from another break-out author!
Danger, suspense, creepy things in the woods...Perfect for a Halloween Treat!
Eventide by Christine Allen-Riley
Amazon
Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-8271164724397120312014-10-07T21:32:00.000-05:002014-10-07T21:32:10.749-05:00Authors You Should Know and ReadTwitter Breakthrough Authors can be rare and hard to find. Here are some of my favorite gems with books every fan of paranormal, fantasy, romance and rock and roll (don't forget the vampires) should read.
Julie Hutchings - Author of Running Home and Running Away
Kristen Strassel - Author of The Night Songs series, Seasons in the Sun and Secondhand Heart
J Elizabeth Hill - Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-34637971390248011982014-07-27T11:18:00.000-05:002014-07-27T11:18:10.661-05:00Summer Life
I've been MIA and I'm not sorry. I have been putting my life in order and trying to enjoy summer. It's been a summer of many changes and renewals.
One of our hens hatched her first egg and is as stressed as any mama could be with her new baby. We've been spoiling them rotten. I think mama is ready for some grown-up chicken time, but the baby sure isn't.
We've got a volunteer monster Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-12454486519824761002014-03-22T13:10:00.000-05:002014-03-22T13:10:15.399-05:00Brain NoiseLet's see if I can remember my blog post from before I fell asleep last night.
Ah yes. Brain noise. I've been struggling with what I call "too much input". It's been too noisy in my head for my characters' (those imaginary friends we writers all have) voices to come through.
I keep telling myself I need to unplug, to only use my computer as the writing tool it was meant to be. I need to leave Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-14879978131253919472014-03-17T20:16:00.001-05:002014-03-17T20:16:51.049-05:00Kicking the Blarney StoneHappy St. Patrick's Day
I'm Irish. I forgot to wear green today. Maybe that's why the leprechauns were particularly nasty to me today. I feel like I kicked the Blarney Stone instead of kissed it. It was just one of those days.
So much for the Luck O' the Irish.
This is really just a filler post. I could ramble on about a hundred different random things. I am not going to risk it though, becauseShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-57001054824109804572014-03-11T16:01:00.000-05:002014-03-11T16:01:15.572-05:00Smoking Hot Cover RevealIt's Teaser Time! Oh yeah, and this book cover is steaming! It's going to keep you in anticipation until the book's release date on March 26th, I can tell you that much.
So roll out the red carpet and get your programs folded into fans to cool you down...
I present to you the cover for (drum roll please!)
Night Moves by Kristen Strassel - the steamy, raw tale that is second in her Night Songs Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-34097932241117740862014-03-10T15:42:00.000-05:002014-03-10T15:42:13.015-05:00Honoring Your Own Pace
I'm a very slow paced, go with the flow kind of girl, but I'm dualistic, so there's a side of me that is impatient as hell. Each side of me fights with the other, a LOT. I'm a Pisces, we do this. I've got the internal Tortoise/Hare struggle all the freaking time.
Right now my hare is winning. I am even rushing through my breakfast just so I can finish this post.
What is wrong with Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-18119381342937782552014-03-03T19:21:00.000-06:002014-03-03T19:21:08.675-06:00Awesome Blog Content Award
Look! I got nominated for another award right during Oscar time! Unfortunately, I was too tired to watch the Oscars, and when I hunted up the highlights they were dreadfully boring...aside from a few tidbits like Benendict Cumberbatch photobombing U2. Gotta love the British!
Speaking of, one of my favorite British ladies nominated me for this award, the awesome blogger in her own right, Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-73789063283160323282014-02-23T16:29:00.000-06:002014-02-23T16:29:08.037-06:00The Murder of MarketingThere is a future in self publishing. If nothing else, self publishing gives
you almost complete control over your books. However, it comes with a
heavy price. Marketing. I feel like I am constantly drowning, trying
to prove that I am a real author without being published. Only a few people know that I
have always been a writer at heart.
I should start saying my blood type is ink.
I Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-66114962575990496952014-02-17T22:12:00.002-06:002014-02-17T22:12:45.489-06:00I'm on Fire!
Ok well, not really, but I feel like I do sometimes.
I'm kind of high on the word count right now. I managed despite a screeching parakeet (who knows how much it hurts my ears), a 4 year old who is practicing to be a professional banshee with her own screaming, many pets, and numerous other distractions (ahem, Pinterest, Twitter, email...)
I'm rocking 12K in the last three days. Yeah, baby!
Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-53268267096810035042014-02-14T14:10:00.000-06:002014-02-14T14:10:25.310-06:00A Writing ExerciseThis might not be an original idea. I highly suspect it was buried deep in my subconscious, after practicing it a long time ago in my college creative writing course. In any case, it emerged again last night.
The exercise: Take your main characters (and your side characters too, if you want) and find their opposite selves... for example: You have a female protagonist. Who would she be if she Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-10855867585133619002014-02-08T15:34:00.000-06:002014-02-08T15:34:37.830-06:00A Little Background
Pinterest is where I hoard all the photos that inspire the hell out of me. It's what you're supposed to do there, after all.
Right now, a particular board is very important to me. It's my current WIP board. It's changed names three times and descriptions more than that. We're talking serious Work In Progress.
I will be the first person to tell you that I don't know a Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-70463801057872912422014-02-07T01:53:00.000-06:002014-03-29T21:35:59.813-05:00The Case of Miss Kitty and the Thief
Inspired by a new Twitter friend, here's another short story that takes place in my WIP world. This is a tale from my MC's past, a prelude of sorts. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real life is coincidental and all of that. Links are provided with most of the photos. Many thanks to web folks from whom I pilfered photos.
The Case of Miss Kitty and the Thief
by Shanah Wooldrage Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-22436993039989729432014-02-01T11:17:00.002-06:002014-02-01T11:17:44.975-06:00Ka-Boom!
'Nuf said.
*wink*
Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-25546993694080428292014-01-31T12:49:00.001-06:002014-01-31T12:51:16.358-06:00White Knuckles on the Keyboard
I wish I could say this was because of a frenzy of writing bliss that I couldn't resist, and that I was furiously typing the next best thing. Nope. It's being furiously frustrated.
I can't follow my own advice and be gentle with myself. I've been going through a lot. I should give myself a break. Nope. I want, I NEED to write, damn it...but like hell if the ideas will flow.
Everyone protestsShanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787195940989323928.post-22903774978323119842014-01-26T12:55:00.000-06:002014-01-26T13:07:00.700-06:00Under the ThrallOK guys, I haven't been reading my share of paranormal books lately. I haven't been reading at all much lately. And I don't usually like doing book blog posts, because I like to hold anything I read very close to me and pretend I am the only reader on earth. (Confessions of a book nerd.)
Then a few books stampeded into my life, grabbed me by the throat and enthralled me. I usually let books Shanahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14922240766797994482noreply@blogger.com4